195 registered agents were sanctioned or had their renewal application rejected at the conclusion of TPB of compliance activities, and five matters were referred to the Federal Court for consideration of civil penalties.

In a media release issued 28 October 2013, Ian Taylor, Chair of the TPB said:

"Our objective is to ensure that tax agent services provided by tax practitioners are provided to the public in accordance with appropriate standards of professional and ethical conduct. This annual report details how we have worked collaboratively with our key stakeholders to achieve this objective".